Salary : $51,001.60 – $65,041.60 Annually
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number: 2023-09122
Department: Parks & Recreation Department
Division: Fairview / Spenard Recreation Centers
Opening Date: 09/18/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
HOURS OF WORK: Hours vary; Monday through Sunday: 7:00am to 11:00pm
LOCATION: Fairview Recreation Center: 1121 East 10th Avenue
Example of Duties
Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, organizes, supervises and evaluates the work of recreation staff providing a wide variety of recreational programs and activities to Anchorage residents at assigned recreation facilities and satellites. Size and scope of assigned center and program responsibilities vary based on facility size, budget, staff supervised, participants served and number, variety and types of programs offered. Incumbents have full supervisory responsibilities for professional, support, part-time and seasonal staff assigned to the respective sites and are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a wide array of recreation programs to meet the recreational need and interests of Anchorage residents who are served at the assigned sites. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the recreation or related field.
OR
Associate’s degree in Recreation or related discipline and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the recreation or related field.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or a related discipline and one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in the recreation or related field.
Must posses a valid State of Alaska driver’s license at time of hire.
American Red Cross First Aid Certification at time of hire.
American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at time of hire.
Background check will be conducted every 5 years, disclosure statement and verification of the National Sex Offender Public Website to be done annually in regard to the American Camping Association (ACA) standards.
Preferences:
- Experience following municipal day care code and/or American Camping Association requirements.
- Experience in directing summer day camp and youth programs.
- Experience in a community recreation center setting.
Additional Important Information
If selected for hire, the applicant must be capable of frequently bending, twisting, and kneeling. Applicant must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to twenty five (25) pounds and work outdoors in inclement weather.
The Municipality Of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of the applicant’s Alaska driver’s license and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver’s license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.
The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Veterans:
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference as allowed in the Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach a copy of their DD Form 214 to the application. The DD Form 214 must show an honorable discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process:
Once applicants click the “Apply” link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal accountNOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant’s profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alaska Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Accounts
Retirement:
- State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
- 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
Employer Paid Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Plan
- 13 Paid Holidays
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant’s qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the ‘Work Experience’ section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting “see resume” or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
- Yes
- No
02
Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?
- None/less than High School
- High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
- Associate’s Degree in Recreation or related discipline
- Associate’s Degree in a different field
- Bachelor’s Degree in a different field
- Master’s Degree or higher in Recreation or related discipline
- Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related discipline
- Master’s Degree or higher in a different field
03
How many years of experience do you have of increasingly responsible experience in the recreation or related field?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
04
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application’s Work History support your response.
Noting “see resume”, “N/A”, or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
05
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver’s license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certification OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have experience following municipal day care code?
- Yes
- No
09
How many years of experience do you have in directing summer day camp and youth programs?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
10
How many years of experience do you have working in a community recreation center setting?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
11
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application’s Work History support your response.
Noting “see resume”, “N/A”, or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
12
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application’s Work History support your response.
Noting “see resume”, “N/A”, or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
13
Please describe additional, relevant paid or unpaid work experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the tasks and duties of this position to include approximate number of hours per week. Examples of such work experience may include volunteer work or other extracurricular work (including in high school or college), as well as paid or unpaid work performed for tribes and/or tribal, cultural, community-based, philanthropic religious, spiritual, professional, or social organizations.
Required Question